Beerfest Survival and Recon Mission

Hi Everyone,

I hope all is well with all of you. All is good here.

Several things have happened since my last post. Mom and Aunt Mimi did a bit of a recon mission at the ABW (Allentown Brew Works) Bridal show. Since I wasn't able to go, they decided that they would check it out. They did tell me that they had a great time and that the food was very good. They also did find some vendors that might prove to be useful.

The second bridal show, at Stabler, was ok. Mom, Dad, Chris, Tim and myself all went. Before you feel entirely bad that Tim went with us keep in mind that he had some awesome meatballs, delicous cake and was able to check out some of the models. (Plus we also paid him in beer afterwards). Overall though, Chris and I were able to make an appt for Village bakery & florist for our cake and flowers. We also found some cool ideas for invitations. Despite Mom's hard work in collecting all of the vendor signatures on my card, I didn't win any of the prizes in the drawings that they had. "E" for effort Mom!

This past week we did meet with the Garden of Eden as a florist. They were very good and nice to the both of us. However, the best part was thier parrot. Yes, I did say parrot. As you walk in the door, the parrot says "Hi" to you. As we left to go to the other room to for our consultation, the parrot says "Bye-Bye". During our consult, the parrot had a mind of his own. Sadly, with being in the other room, Chris and I couldn't figure out what he was saying but it sounded funny.

Chris and I have recovered from our AC Beerfest excursion this past weekend. We had a blast. Between, beef jerky, good music and lots and lots of beer, it was awesome. We were quite partial to the music as Toga Party (the band playing at our wedding) was one of the bands playing. They were so nice... They even dedicated a song for Chris and I at the Beerfest (Sadly, I don't remember what the song as that was hour 3.5 into the beerfest -- awesome).

Also, wanted to give a shout out to my cousin Gina to recently got engaged. Congrats!!!! Let the fun begin....

Engagement Party Blow Out!

I know it has been awhile since my last post and I am truly sorry for that. However, I do have some good stuff to report on.

The last two weeks Chris and I have been narrowing down our photographers. We have ruled out a videographer. Hopefully, we will be able to make a decision this week and start to work on a florist. If anyone has any ideas on florist, please comment on the blog and let me know.

Now the good stuff...
The family engagement party was a hit. Well, it hit me at least. Mom and Dad through a great party with awesome food and booze at the Saengerbund. Trego helped out by supplying the music equipment so the tunes could rock all night. Lanette was kind enough to make those so good pretzel treats that everyone overdosed on. Thanks to Chris' mom, we had beautiful and very delicious cupcakes.

There were three really good parts of the night. The first is when I got to polka with Charlie (something I haven't done in awhile). Charlie took me out for 2 spins on the dance floor. The second good part was where I won money playing LRC. Whoever invented that game should be given a medal. Nothing like drinking and playing a game that is fun with no thought process at all whatsoever. The third good part was when someone had an awesome idea to drink shots out of the test tubes which were part of the center pieces. Well, all I can say is that I paid the piper the next day for joining in on that stunt.

I really appreciate everyone who was able to come out for the party and everyone who wanted to continue the party back at the house (from what i remember)...hahaha. I do have to make one apology though to Todd. Todd -- you asked for captain and OJ. Well you got captain and bad OJ...that was the reason why it smelled funny...sorry about that....lol.

I will have both parties' pictures posted somewhere for everyone's enjoyment. Check back on the wedding website to find out where they are.

Until next time.....